Harrison has published a new, free software update for Mixbus32C : version 8.1! (click for full-size) If you've been waiting to try Mixbus32C, then now is the time to jump in! Try our FREE DEMO!
What's new in v8 ? In addition to hundreds of fixes and improvements, v8.1 introduces a killer new feature: Mixer Scenes. Mixer scenes allow you to quickly store and recall your knob settings. You can compare 8 different mixes with a button-click. And you can audition a scene using 'momentary mode' before you actually overwrite your current settings. This takes plugin A/B'ing to a new level: you can A/B the setting for dozens of plugins, and your faders/mutes/sends/eqs/compressors ... all with one click! v8.1 includes dozens of user-suggested fixes and improvements for the Clip & Cue Launching features introduced in version 8. We are quickly executing on our plan to be 'better than Ableton(tm)' for acoustic and electric bands. Finally, v8.1 includes a native Mac M1/M2 build for cutting-edge mac users. The ARM package provides extreme performance at the lowest latencies and provides longer battery life, too! This software update is for both Demo and Licensed users of Mixbus32C. The software download is free. If you do not have have a v8 license, the software will run in Demo mode. If you already have a license for v8, it will be found by the new v8.1 software with no additional steps required. Existing users should have received an email notification about the new update with a complete change-list. You can also see a full list of changes here. You can get the new Mixbus32C software from the Mixbus32C demo store page. Due to high download volume, we use the FastSpring download service to provide you with localized, fast downloads of the Mixbus32C software. You will be prompted for your email address and area-code so FastSpring can provide you a fast download link. New in v8.1: Mixer Scenes Mixer Scenes allow you to quickly save and recall your knob settings of the mixer: this includes the fader, panner, sends, send levels, eq settings, compressor settings, and plugin settings. You'll find the mixer scenes in the bottom-left corner of the mix window. (If you don't see the mixer list on the left side of your mixer, click View->Mixer List in the main menu) Use mixer scenes to temporarily stash a mix, like "wetter vocals" or "vocal +2dB" and compare the 2 mixes. Clip Launching : Mixbus Style We introduced Clip Launching in v8.0, and we've made many improvements to this new feature in v8.1 Clip Launching isn't a new idea, but when you see how Harrison has implemented it, you'll have to admit that we've taken it to another level. Our goal is to be 'better than Ableton(tm)' for acoustic and electric bands. Specifically, this means that we've made a tool to complement and extend, not replace, your linear recordings. Once you've transformed your song parts into Clips, then it's trivial to add embellishments like drum tracks, percussion, synths, risers, and sweeteners. As a final step, you can re-sequence the parts on the timeline with Cue Markers. Watch the video to see how Nathan uses Cue Markers to sequence a song after he's recorded the individual parts on the timeline: Cue Markers aren't just for songwriters, either: it's a quick way to sweeten a mix with contrasting percussion parts, or add a 'stinger' to a podcast session. What else is new in Mixbus v8.1 ? NEW: Stem export of MIDI tracks MIDI tracks (without an instrument) can be included in a stem-export, resulting in consolidated MIDI files for each track For tracks with an instrument, un-check the "Apply Track/Bus Processing" to stem-export the MIDI before a track's instrument plugin. NEW: Freesound search added to the Import dialog (thanks to Colin Fletcher) Access millions of free, user-uploaded sounds Search the freesound database directly from the Import dialog Filter your results by popularity, length, license, or other criteria NEW: native ARM builds for Mac M1, M2 computers The "native' Mac M1 build uses Apple's latest OS and processor features to achieve effortless low-latency performance. |
